BACP

Ilkay Alici , BACP

Therapist in United Kingdom

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About Ilkay

Ilkay Alici is a counsellor and psychotherapist with 14 years of professional experience who supports individuals and couples facing a broad range of emotional and relational challenges. She combines clinical training with a compassionate, non-judgemental manner to help people navigate difficult moments such as stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, parenting difficulties, addiction, and relationship strain. Ilkay also works with concerns around self-esteem, sleep and eating difficulties, mood conditions such as depression and bipolar disorder, ADHD, intimacy-related issues, and challenges connected to family and LGBT matters.

Her practice extends to more focused areas including abandonment and attachment issues, adoption and foster care, codependency, communication and commitment problems, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, and personality-related concerns. Ilkay draws on an integrative approach that adapts to each person’s needs, aiming to create a space where thoughts and feelings can be explored openly and safely. She offers support to both individuals and couples, and works with international clients from her base in the United Kingdom.

Ilkay holds an MSc Psych, which is a Master of Science in Psychology, and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). Her style emphasizes empathy, collaboration, and practical tools to help people move toward greater balance and meaning in their lives.

Therapeutic approaches for online support

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, empathetic space where the person’s own perspective guides the pace and direction of work. This approach is useful for exploring self-esteem, relationship issues, and the emotional impact of life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical tools to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns, which can help with anxiety, depression, stress, and some sleep or eating concerns. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and grounding practices to help manage overwhelming emotions and reduce reactivity, often supporting people dealing with trauma, stress, or ongoing mood challenges.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Ilkay works with each person to assess their needs, goals, and preferences, and she tailors techniques from these approaches so the work fits the individual or couple. The emphasis is on partnership and gradual progress rather than one-size-fits-all solutions.

Online therapy offers practical benefits such as flexible scheduling and access from different locations. Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing people to choose the format that best fits their routine, comfort level, and communication style. This flexibility makes it easier to maintain continuity of care and to integrate therapeutic work into everyday life.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Ilkay Alici have?

Ilkay Alici has 14 years of experience.

Is Ilkay Alici a licensed therapist?

Yes. Ilkay holds membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

In which languages does Ilkay Alici provide therapy?

Ilkay provides therapy in English and Turkish.

Where is Ilkay Alici located?

Ilkay is based in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Ilkay Alici as my therapist?

You can work with Ilkay through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Ilkay Alici work with international clients?

Yes, Ilkay works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Ilkay Alici cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesSelf esteem

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness Therapy

Experience

14+ years

Licensed

See below

Languages

English, Turkish

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